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Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Welcome to Not Special with Herb & Corrie Thompson
Real people. Real stories. Real growth.
Join Herb, a Green Beret, and Corrie Thompson, his less hairy half, as they sit down with special guests — from veterans, leaders, and everyday people who’ve faced extraordinary challenges.
Each episode of Not Special explores what it means to be human — to face fear, lead through change, and find purpose in the in life. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations about resilience, mindset, leadership, and authenticity — the kind of wisdom that helps you get unstuck and start living with more courage and clarity.
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💡 Lessons on overcoming fear, embracing failure, and leading with heart.
🔥 Motivation for anyone chasing purpose, growth, or a fresh start.
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Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Special Forces Don't Talk About This | Herb Thompson Interview | Episode 19
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In this deeply personal episode, Herb Thompson former U.S. Army Green Beret, Drill Sergeant of the Year, Ivy League MBA, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares the moments that shaped him most: combat leadership, chaos, addiction, recovery, marriage, and learning how to finally slow down.
From leading troops through some of the most kinetic fighting of his career, to struggling with silence once the mission ended, Herb opens up about what elite performance really costs and how purpose evolves after service.
This episode goes beyond military stories. It’s about identity, resilience, leadership, and the lifelong process of becoming whole. A raw and hoenst conversation with Herb and Corrie.
⏱️ CLICKABLE CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why this episode is different (The co-host becomes the guest)
01:35 – The moment an 8-year-old decided his future
02:48 – Earning the Green Beret wasn’t the finish line
03:41 – 10 days, nonstop gunfights, and real leadership
06:20 – The General Patton story (almost getting killed by accident)
08:07– What people get wrong about Special Forces
10:28– Teaching, culture, and force multiplication
11:39 – Becoming a myth among Afghan commandos
15:38 – Leaving the military and still feeling unfinished
18:41 – Operator speed, chaos, and life after war
21:35 – Alcohol, avoidance, and the moment things changed
23:32 – Asking for help at Warriors Heart with Tom Spooner
27:26– Stillness, Jamaica, and learning how to stop
31:48 – Marriage, business, and being co-founders
33:44 – Liberty Speaks and leadership after service
40:36 – Why overcoming adversity matters most
41:56 – What Herb values most: liberty and freedom
43:00 – Final reflections + subscribe
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